Modules
Core
Code | Title | Credits | Phase | Status | Action |
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Code S-C1 | Title Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science | Credits 20 | Year | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-C2 | Title Research Skills in Healthcare Science | Credits 10 | Year 2 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-C3 | Title STP Project | Credits 60 | Year 3 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-C4 | Title Individual Professional Development | Credits 0 | Year | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Rotation
Each rotation should last 4 to 8 weeks in the workplace
Code | Title | Credits | Phase | Status | Action |
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Code S-GC-R1 | Title Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Genetic and Genomic Counselling | Credits 10 | Year 1 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-GC-R2 | Title Introduction to Genomics in Mainstream Healthcare and Social Care | Credits 10 | Year 1 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-BG-R1 | Title Introduction to Clinical Bioinformatics Genomics | Credits 10 | Year 1 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-G-R1 | Title Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Molecular Science | Credits 10 | Year 1 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Specialist
Code | Title | Credits | Phase | Status | Action |
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Code S-GC-S1 | Title Counselling and Communication Skills for Genetic Counsellors | Credits 10 | Year 2 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-GC-S2 | Title Applied Genetics and Genomics in Clinical Care | Credits 10 | Year 2 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-GC-S3 | Title Advanced Counselling and Ethical Practice for Genetic Counsellors | Credits 15 | Year 3 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Code S-GC-S4 | Title Applied Genomics and Bioinformatics in Advanced Clinical Care | Credits 15 | Year 3 | Status Compulsory | Action View |
Programme specification
Details
- Programme title
- Genomics Sciences - Genomic Counselling
- Division
- Life Sciences
- Normal length of programme
- 3 years
- Outcome awards and professional eligibility
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Successful candidates will be awarded:
- MSc in Clinical Science (awarded by the relevant Higher Education Institute).
- Certificate of Completion of the Scientist Training Programme (CCSTP). Awarded by the National School of Healthcare Science
Which provides eligibility to:
- Apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist.
- Total credits
- 180
- Mode of study
- Work-based with integrated part time MSc
- Programme accredited by
- The Health and Care Professions Council
Programme aim
To provide clinical scientist trainees with strong science-based, patient-centred clinical training in Genomics Sciences.
Programme level learning outcomes
Genomic Counselling
- Describe the contribution of genetics and genomics to disease and influence on options for patient management and treatment
- Employ advanced counselling and communication skills to facilitate psychosocial adjustment to a genomic diagnosis.
- Discuss options for genetic and genomic testing in a range of complex conditions and scenarios, supporting decision making for individuals, couples and families.
- Support families in the sharing of genetic and genomic information.
- Examine complex ethical situations in relation to genetic and genomic testing to facilitate management
- Practice in accordance with professional regulations for Genomic Counselling
Learning and teaching methods
- Clinical Experiential Learning
- Continuous assessment/feedback on progress and achievement throughout the work-based learning period.
- Academic Study
Assessment methods
Workplace-based assessment documented in the electronic portfolio
- Critical reflection on clinical experiences
- Competency log
- Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) – Assessment of competence in a practical procedure
- Observed Clinical Event (OCE) – Assessment of a clinical encounter
- Case-Based Discussion (CBD)
- Multisource Feedback (MSF)
Academic Assessment as set by the Higher Education Institute
Endpoint Assessment
Programme structure
Each phase must be completed before starting the next phase.
The next phase can be started in the same year, e.g. phase 2 can be started in year 1 after completion of phase 1.
Phase 1 is to be completed in year 1, phase 2 is to be completed in year 2.
Phase | Modules | Credits |
Throughout | Professional Foundations of Healthcare and Clinical Science
Individual Professional Development |
20
0 |
1 | Rotation modules | 40 |
2 | Research Skills in Healthcare Science
Specialist module(s) |
10
20 |
3 | STP Project
Specialist module(s) |
60
30 |
Total Credits | 180 |
Entry routes and requirements
Entry routes | In England there are two routes into the programme
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Entry requirements | For both entry routes, STP applicants must participate in the national recruitment/assessment process and meet the minimum entry requirements for the academic and work-based programme. |
Programme regulations | Attendance requirements:
Trainees are required to attend all sessions as specified. |
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the threshold learning outcomes that a trainee is expected to achieve. The individual modules included in the programme may differ from those included in this programme specification as programmes are subject to continuous review. More detailed information on module-specific learning outcomes, learning and assessment methods is available in the relevant module specifications. More detailed information on entry routes and requirements can be found on the NSHCS website.
Information on trainee support can be found on the NSHCS website.
Updated March 2022